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Dr. Daniel Ringhoff

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Dr. Daniel Ringhoff

Florida

Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles

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  • Warm and interactive
  • Goal focused
  • Mindfulness informed

About Daniel

Dr. Daniel Ringhoff focuses on helping people who are feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or worn out. He works with issues like depression, anxiety, addiction, and stress. He also supports people facing parenting challenges, career strain, grief, and intimacy concerns. Dr. Ringhoff is a licensed clinical social worker with 17 years of experience and practices in Florida.

He uses a warm, interactive, and non-judgmental style in sessions. People set the goals and he helps them move toward those goals with practical tools. Conversations tend to mix mindfulness, cognitive techniques, and attention to personal history so clients can try new ways of coping.

In the room he listens closely and asks questions that encourage different viewpoints. He aims to balance empathy with real-world strategies. That can include identifying unhelpful thoughts, practicing acceptance-based skills, and building better day-to-day routines.

Dr. Ringhoff has worked with people affected by trauma and emotional abuse, and with those navigating legal or caregiving stress. He also supports men exploring self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions related to work or family roles.

Clients who want clear goals and a collaborative process may find his style helpful. He encourages small steps and regular check-ins so progress is visible. If you want guidance that blends practical skills with thoughtful listening, he may be a good fit.

How his approaches work in online therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, often called ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting pushed around by them. It focuses on values and small committed actions to move toward a meaningful life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors link together and uses clear exercises to change patterns that cause distress. Attachment-Based Therapy pays attention to how early relationships shape current trust and connection, and it can help people make different choices in relationships.

Choosing the right approach is a team effort. The therapist will discuss your goals and priorities, try different tools, and adjust the plan when something isn’t working. That collaborative process helps match methods to what feels useful for you.

If you are considering online sessions, confirm the session formats offered before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into busy days, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when that suits your schedule. Some people find video helpful for face-to-face conversation, while others prefer alternatives for a quick session or lower bandwidth. Discuss options with the therapist to find what fits your routine and needs.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

AddictionsTrauma and abuseAnger managementBipolar disorderDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAntisocial personalityAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)DissociationDivorce and separationDomestic violenceDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMen's issuesMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersNarcissismObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPersonality disordersPost-traumatic stressSelf-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Attachment-Based TherapyClient-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

17+ years

Credentials

Florida, California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of problems does he help with?

He works with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, addictions, stress, grief, relationship and intimacy-related issues, parenting and career challenges, and ADHD among others.

What is his general therapy style like?

His style is warm, interactive, and non-judgmental. Sessions balance listening with practical techniques drawn from mindfulness and cognitive approaches.

How much clinical experience does he have?

He has 17 years of experience working as a counselor and psychotherapist with people facing a range of life and mental health challenges.

What credentials and location does he hold?

He is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida and practices in Florida.

Which languages are supported in sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

Can I work with him from another country?

He does not accept international clients at this time.

How are fees and billing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin a working relationship?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

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